High Desert ESD celebrates all cultures and languages and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

EI/ECSE Speech Language Pathologist

40 hrs/week, Monday-Friday, 8-4, 189 days per year (pro-rated for remainder of 2024-25)

Location: Tri-County area

Start Date: ASAP

Salary Range:  As established by bargaining agreement, 2024-25 Licensed Salary Schedule (based on experience and education). 

Benefits include family insurance package, paid sick leave and holidays, tuition reimbursement program, generous PERS contribution.

Definition        

Under general supervision, the Speech/Language Pathologist identifies and diagnoses students who may be speech and/or language impaired.  This diagnosis includes disorders of articulation, voice and fluency, as well as expressive and receptive language delays/disorders.  The program’s aim is to give students with communication disorders the opportunity to develop effective receptive and expressive communication skills in all academic and social areas.

Qualifications  

Requires a MA/MS in Speech/Language Pathology. Certificate of Clinical Competence (or CFY in process) through the American Speech and Hearing Association is preferred.  Also required is licensure through Oregon State Board or licensure through Teacher’s Standard and Practices Commission (TSPC) under Administrative Rules and Oregon Statutes. Experience working with teachers, parents, and staff providing direct service and consultation to identified children is preferred. Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams assessing children is preferred. Must have the ability to reach, bend, stoop, crouch, and lift. Must have reliable transportation, and consistent attendance is required. Applicants must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, and/or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to equity and strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.

Classification   Licensed

Reports To       Director Special Programs and Services

Performance Responsibilities

1. Evaluate students to determine their eligibility for speech/language services
2. Provide in-depth diagnosis as needed
3. Supervise and coordinate speech and language services (this may include supervision of a Speech Language Assistant)
4. Assist teachers and parents in planning programs and in developing Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives related to speech/language (and other areas as needed)
5. Implement speech/language programs to meet IFSP/IEP goals
6. Direct classified assistants as needed and assigned
7. Monitor and report student performance and progress
8. Monitor speech/language programs using observation data and/or pre/post testing
9. Work cooperatively and communicate appropriately with teaching and support staff
10. Complete required reports, IFSP/IEP’s and other forms promptly and in an acceptable manner
11. Understand and apply speech/language techniques
12. Support and maintain school district policies and procedures
13. Understand and apply current concepts, methods and procedures in speech/language development
14. Understand and apply behavior management techniques
15. Understand and apply knowledge of human development and learning
16. Understand and apply evaluation techniques
17. Demonstrate knowledge of laws, rules, policies, and trends regarding special education
18. Communicate clearly and appropriately verbally and in writing in accord with education standards
19. Communicate appropriately and regularly through use of email
20. Consistently focus on personal safety while home visiting; seek information and advice from collaborating partners regarding personal safety
21. May be required to bill for Medicaid reimbursement dependent upon licensure and specific services provided within the scope of the position
22. Work successfully in a team setting; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
23. Respect and maintain confidential information in all situations
24. Fulfill other related duties as assigned

Terms of Employment     A contract renewable annually by the Board of Directors, under the terms and conditions of the statutes and administrative rules of the State of Oregon, conditioned upon successful evaluations and the employee's maintenance of a current, valid teaching credential or Oregon State license.  Salary and benefits are established by policy and collective bargaining agreement.